Police have seized a shotgun, an imitation replica pistol, and over 180 rounds of ammunition from the home of a mechanic who allegedly possessed illegal firearms.
Shotgun, rifles, fake pistols and lots of ammo: Baling cops uncover smuggled firearms and 180 bullets at mechanic’s home Part of the first haul of smuggled firearms that Baling police seized from the 45-year-old mechanic at his workshop on May 2, 2026.
— Screengrab from Facebook/Polis Kedah! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. BALING, May 10 — Police have seized a shotgun, an imitation replica pistol and more than 180 rounds of ammunition from the home of a mechanic who was previously arrested for allegedly possessing illegal firearms.
Baling police chief Supt Brandon Anak Richard Joe said the two weapons were seized on May 6 following questioning of the 45-year-old suspect, who remains in police custody.
“The suspect revealed the existence of the firearms that he had hidden. Following an inspection, we found the weapon in the kitchen area and also in the attic of the suspect’s house.
“Following the discovery, we opened another investigation paper under Section 8 of the Firearms Act 1971 for suspected possession of a firearm without a valid licence or permit,” he told a press conference at the Baling district police headquarters today. Brandon said the suspect was already being investigated under Section 8 of the Arms Act 1960 for alleged possession of ammunition without a valid licence or permit, as well as under Section 36 of the same Act for possession of an imitation firearm.
Initial investigations found that the suspect had allegedly obtained the firearms and ammunition from an acquaintance in a neighbouring country early last year before smuggling them into Malaysia through the border in Pengkalan Hulu, Perak.
“We are still investigating the motive behind the suspect’s possession of the firearms. The suspect has no record of applying for a firearms licence and has a record related to drugs. Brandon added that with the latest discovery, police have now seized three rifles and four pistols, including two imitation pistols, from the suspect.
“The suspect has been remanded under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code until May 11 to assist in investigations. “We are also unable to determine whether the seized weapons had been used previously because ballistic tests have yet to be conducted,” he said. Previously, the media reported that the mechanic was arrested on May 1 at his workshop after police found him in possession of five firearms, including an imitation pistol. — Bernama
Smuggled Firearms Mechanic's Home Autumn Of 2026 Baling Police Firearm Without Licence Police Custody Section 8 Of The Firearms Act Initial Investigations Motivation Behind Possession Record Related To Drugs
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